Resource Directory

Rural Economic Development

RESOURCES AND GRANTS FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES

Whether you’re an individual, a business or a community organization, you can use the directory below to search a vast library of resources, tools and services. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), its economic development partners and other organizations around the state offer a range of resources on all aspects of economic well-being, from childcare and education to businesses and housing. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Reach out to us directly, we want to help.

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  • Trafffic Analysis & Design, Inc (TADI)

    Trafffic Analysis & Design, Inc (TADI)

    Transportation

    TADI specializes in solving the traffic and safety engineering needs of DOT, municipal and private clients throughout Wisconsin.

  • Transit-Oriented Development Pilot Program

    U.S Department of Transportation

    Housing, Transportation

    The Transit Oriented Development (TOD) planning program provides funding for efforts associated with an eligible transit project.

  • Transition Incentives Program (TIP)

    U.S. Department of Agriculture

    Start-Up & Entrepreneur, Sustainability, Veterans

    The Transition Incentives Program provides land owners or operators with two additional annual rental payments on land enrolled in expiring Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts, on the condition they sell or rent this land to a beginning farmer or rancher or to a socially disadvantaged group.

  • Transitioning Tribal Colleges and Universities to Clean Energy

    U.S. Department of Energy

    Education & Schools, Energy

    Under this program, Tribal Colleges and Universities apply for (1) clean energy project and curriculum planning (Topic Area 1); and (2) clean energy technology and curriculum deployment (Topic Area 2).

  • Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) Program

    Wisconsin Department of Transportation

    Transportation

    The Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) program provides matching state grants to governing bodies for road, rail, harbor and airport projects that help attract employers to Wisconsin, or encourage business and industry to remain and expand in the state.

  • Travel Wisconsin

    Wisconsin Department of Tourism

    Tourism

    Explore the official website for the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. Travel Wisconsin has all the resources you need to plan your next vacation or getaway!

  • Tree Assistance Program (TAP)

    U.S. Department of Agriculture

    Forestry & Paper, Other

    Provides financial assistance to qualifying orchardists and nursery tree growers to replant or rehabilitate eligible trees, bushes and vines damaged by natural disasters.

  • Tribal and Insular Area Grants: Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA)

    U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

    Energy, Sustainability

    This grant funds projects that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions. Eligible entities include tribal governments (intertribal consortia) and Alaska Native Villages, and insular area government agencies, which have jurisdiction over transportation or air quality. Insular areas include the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

  • Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program

    U.S. Department of Commerce

    Broadband & Internet, Native Peoples

    The Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program is a $980 million program directed to tribal governments to be used for broadband deployment on tribal lands, as well as for telehealth, distance learning, broadband affordability, and digital inclusion.

  • Tribal Energy Loan Guarantee Program

    U.S. Department of Energy

    Energy, Native Peoples

    The Tribal Energy Loan Guarantee Program supports tribal investment in energy-related projects.

  • Tribal Energy Plan Grant

    GRID Alternatives

    Energy, Native Peoples, Sustainability

    The development of Tribal Energy Plans are intended to help tribal communities quickly and efficiently triage the known practical and impactful strategies to reduce greenhouse gas, reduce energy costs, and operate more sustainably.

  • Tribal Heritage Grants

    National Park Service

    Arts & Culture, Other, Parks & Outdoor Recreation

    These grants assist Tribes, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiian Organizations in protecting and promoting their unique cultural heritage and traditions.